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The word Yoga comes from Sanskrit and means to unite, to bring together, to connect.The Strong Body & Mind Yoga Cards connect the ancient practice of yoga with Indigenous culture. These cards celebrate connection as they invite all of us to honour our connection to each other, to our animal friends, to nature and spirit and to this amazing planet we all share. - Kathy Beliveau

The Yoga Practice:Choose an individual card, or one of each colour to create a sequence, or several cards at once for a longer yoga practice. A practice with children may include making sounds. Invite the children to hoot like an owl or caw like a raven or growl like a bear!

The Reflective Practice:The reflective practice follows the Seven Sacred Teachings and incorporates Indigenous values. Our intention is to invite you to use one or more of these reflections to deepen your yoga experience either before, during, or after your practice. Choose a single card to respond to by yourself, with a friend, in a sharing circle or as a guide for journal writing.

The cards are colour coded into four aspects of a reflective practice:
8 Yellow Respect cards
Focus on respect and love to the world around us
4 Green Witness cards
Focus on humility, courage and interconnectedness
4 Blue Gratitude cards
Focus on the wisdom that surrounds us
8 Purple Connected cards
Focus on truth and honesty in all living beings
~Terri Mack

More info & Free Yoga Game Teacher’s Guide at www.kathybeliveau.ca
More info about the illustrators, visit: billhelin.com and lauratimmermans.ca

A boxed set of Colour-your-own Art Cards by First Nations artist Bill Helin!

Colour in the card and write out your own message for a truly personalized gift.

Leave them blank and give the gift of a few relaxing minutes to let creativity take hold.

Cards for all occasions!

Each Boxed Set Contains: • ten greeting cards with ten envelopes • each card has a different illustration • a space to write your own greeting on the face of each card • a space on the back for the colouring artists’ signature

These nine cards represent the spirit of winter and all the beauty that it brings.

Each card in the set is unique and includes an envelope. Perfect for gifts and holiday greetings!

About the Artist Leah Marie Dorion is an interdisciplinary Métis artist from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Her vibrant and symbolic paintings honour the spiritual strength of Indigenous women and the sacred feminine.

Symbol systems are predominant in Indigenous art and are a powerful and dynamic way to pass historical and spiritual knowledge forward through generations. Dorion applies them in her paintings to convey a variety of important cultural teachings.

Why not bring your home to life by complementing any room with the wonderfully unique Chilkat Velura™ throw.

The Chilkat is a reproduction of an original weaving in the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull. Originally woven from mountain goat wool and cedar bark, these blankets were the specialty of the Tlinget, whose territory was at the mouth of the Chilkat River in Alaska.

Using highly abstracted crest designs in blue, yellow, white, and black , this exceptional Chilkat blanket, was initially developed by the Tsimshian people of the same area, and bears the weaver’s interpretation of the traditional “Diving Whale” pattern.

Licensed exclusively to Kanata Blanket Company by the Canadian Museum of Civilization. The Museum is recognized as one of the premier cultural facilities of the twentieth century, promoting a greater understanding of cultural identity, history and culture. Royalties from sales of this item go to support the development of native art and culture.

Bring warmth and culture into your home with these unique printed Velura throws. Super soft throw printed with Bill Helin life crest designs.

In Tsimshian mythology, each symbol has powerful meanings.

The Orca always regarded with respect and awe by the Northwest Coastal Indians. He is the subject of much fantasy and superstition. Legends encourage living in harmony with these mammals. The Orca is given to show respect and awe. It’s the symbol you’d give to someone who brings harmony to your life. They are a popular symbol for romance as they mate for life.

Bring warmth and culture into your home with these unique printed Velura throws. Super soft throw printed with Bill Helin life crest designs.

In Tsimshian mythology, each symbol has powerful meanings:

The Raven was the first symbol and crest of Northwest Coastal Indians. As the Creator's assistant, he created all things that exist -with mysterious trickery. This mystical bird is a symbol of prestige - a cultural hero.

Bring warmth and culture into your home with these unique printed Velura throws. Super soft throw printed with Bill Helin life crest designs.

In Tsimshian mythology, each symbol has powerful meanings:

The Wolf - prowler of the night, traveling in packs to keep strong, and supporting each other. Because of his hunting prowess, many Natives tried to assume the spirit of the wolf to enhance their own hunting prowess and senses for the wilderness. The Wolf is given to show respect; it symbolizes supporting one another as within a relationship, a team or a family.

One of Canada’s foremost artists, Bill Reid designed this image for the Canadian Museum of Civilization in 1976.

The image celebrates the creation of humankind by Raven.

Printed on to this super soft and lightweight coral Velura throw, you can now bring the great tradition of Haida art into your home.

About the artist One of Canada’s foremost artists, Bill Reid (1920-1998)is widely recognized as having revived the great tradition of Haida art. Born in Victoria, British Columbia, Reid has applied innovative techniques to his artistic legacy and has passed on his valuable knowledge to younger artists.

Our soft and cuddly Velura™ throw with the brilliant and unique ‘Lovebirds’ design by Israel Shotridge.

The Lovebirds design represents a combination of the two main moieties among the Native Peoples of the Northwest Coast. The Eagle and the Raven, together as one, they are Lovebirds.

This beautiful throw is perfect for bringing a touch of Native culture into your home. Add to the bedroom or study to create a relaxed and urban stylish atmosphere.

About the artist:

Israel Shotridge is one of Alaska’s finest Tlingit carvers. He is from Ketchikan, Alaska and belongs to the Bear Clan – the “Teikweidee.” For almost 30 years, Israel has accomplished many significant works of art. As an Alaskan Native Artist, Israel brings to his work the pride and sensitivity of his Indian heritage. Preserving the art of traditional Tlingit carving has been a natural for him. The sophisticated beauty of the Tlingit designs are highly regarded in the art world and his fine work is faithful to those traditional natural images.